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COVID-19 resurgence fear as Enugu records 9591 cases
By Uzoh Ugwueze, Enugu
The Enugu state government says the state has recorded a total of 9591 cases of coronavirus disease. The number includes 187 health workers and 15 members of the…
Tension as NCDC announces 201 new COVID-19 infections in Nigeria
By Chidex Onyemah
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 201 new infections of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
The NCDC made this known via its verified…
Retired NAUTH don harps on employment by merit in health sector
By Ezeike Obele, Nnewi
Newly retired Professor of Surgery and Consultant Urologist with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Professor Jideofor Chukwuma…
Nigeria records 796 cases, highest single-day infections since COVID-19 began – NCDC
Nigeria on Friday registered 796 new cases, highest single -day COVID-19 infections in 24 hours, the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) said on its verified website.
The News…
Group demands access to safe water, sanitation
By Buchi Iwuji, Owerri
As the global community marks the 2020 Human Right Day, Imo state government has been called upon to honour its commitment to the provision of safe water and…
Okonjo-Iweala assures Nigeria and Africa access to COVID-19 vaccine, January 2021
Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has assured Nigeria and other African countries of access to COVID-19 vaccines from the end of January through the first…
NACA undertakes HIV service delivery, compliance evaluation in Abia
The Servicom unit of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) on Wednesday, embarked on a service delivery and compliance evaluation of HIV services in Abia. The NACA team, joined…
693,000 children to receive meningitis vaccines in C’River
By Joseph Kingston, Calabar
The Cross River state government has flagged off a meningitis vaccination campaign with no fewer than 693,000 children, under the ages of one to five years,…
Over 20,000 Benefit From Free Medical Outreach in Anambra
Lawrence Nwimo
No fewer than twenty thousand individuals have benefitted from a free medical outreach in Ozobulu, Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state.
The free medical…
Persons with disabilities and sustainable health development
By Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu
Every year on 3rd of December, the world celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This is to show care and identify with the group…
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria seal 348 outlets in Ebonyi
By Ruth Oginyi
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed up to three hundred and fifty-eight (348) pharmacies in Ebonyi State.
They were sealed for committing various offences…
Prolonged obstructed labour responsible for 32% maternal deaths – report
By Ruth Oginyi
Prolong obstructed labourer has been identified as one of the factors responsible for 32% of maternal deaths in Ebonyi state and south-east Nigeria, a research conducted…
FCT residents urged to register for health insurance scheme
By Cyril Mbah, Abuja
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory have been advised to register to benefit from the community health insurance scheme launched recently by the Federal…
Edo govt to spend N11.3bn on healthcare in 2021
By Nosa Akenzua, Benin
Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has earmarked a whopping sum of N11.3billion to strengthen the healthcare system and provide quality healthcare services to…
Benue: Yellow fever hits 3 LGAs – Commissioner
Dr Godwin Oyiwona, Benue Supervisory Commssioner for Health, says cases of Yellow Fever disease have been reported in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
Oyiwona disclosed…